2027 Rankings: Wide Receivers Stock Risers/New Names

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the Prep Redzone Illinois 2027 Rankings being expanded to 250 prospects there are a ton of new names that have emerged along with prospects that elevated their stock.&nbsp; Here we look at those prospects in&nbsp;<strong>2027 Rankings: Wide Receivers Risers/New Names</strong>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1598846' first='Bennett' last='Konkey'] (Geneva)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice size and frame for Konkey.&nbsp; He is a vertical threat that makes contested catches in traffic.&nbsp; Tracks the deep ball and is adept at double moves.&nbsp; High points balls in the air. Positions himself vs defensive backs. Impact player in the return game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1695194' first='Evan' last='Ellis'] (Rock Island)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ellis is a 6'1" 180 pound wide receiver from Rock Island.&nbsp; As a sophomore went for 64 receptions, 1,065 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Vertical threat that makes acrobatic catches downfield.&nbsp; High points deep balls in the air. Smooth route runner that explodes with the rock after the catch.&nbsp; YAC machine. Snatches passes out of the air in traffic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1718268' first='Lucas' last='Matykiewicz'] (Sandburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Matykiewicz is a big wide receiver at 6'4" 195 pounds.&nbsp; He is a vertical threat that high points deep balls and is a major threat in the redzone.&nbsp; Wins 50/50 balls on a consistent basis.&nbsp; Loves go routes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1335326' first='Ayce' last='Hawks'] (Richwoods)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hawks is a 6'1" wide receiver that brings a vertical threat to the table.&nbsp; Tracks it well downfield, long strides, and smooth acceleration.&nbsp; Slippery with the ball after the catch. Punt return ability and is a willing blocker.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1356947' first='Jahon' last='Neubel Edwards'] (Brother Rice)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Edwards is a 5'9" smaller guy that is a smooth route runner and has long strides for his size.&nbsp; Vertical threat that gets off the line with ease.&nbsp; Makes acrobatic catches down the field.&nbsp; Can also be a solid possession guy on shorter routes.&nbsp; Feel for the position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1700137' first='Cortez' last='Rose'] (Cahokia)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rose is a big framed and long armed 6'0" 217 pound wide receiver from Cahokia.&nbsp; Redzone threat and slant routes are two areas he excels.&nbsp; Best as a big bodied possession pass catcher on short and intermediate routes.&nbsp; Snatches it with his hands.&nbsp; Solid route runner and adjusts to it in the air.&nbsp; Physical runner with ball.&nbsp; Excellent blocker that takes pride in it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1694806' first='Sam' last='Trumpinski'] (Andrew)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trumpinski has good size at 6'2" and the big pass catcher is very good at the deep ball.&nbsp; Acrobatic catches downfield with excellent body control.&nbsp; Tracks it well in the air. Crisp route runner with good speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1294294' first='Kendall' last='McDowell'] (Sandburg)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>McDowell is a 6'2" 165 pound smooth wide receiver that is a vertical threat.&nbsp; High points passes in the endzone.&nbsp; Deep ball threat with his long strides.&nbsp; Good going over the middle on deep post routes.&nbsp; Snatches the ball with his hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->